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Thursday. 434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 o r Joseph
women and children who have been abused physically,
503-363-3392. ) (5/02)
sexually or em otionally and plays host to a lesbian and bi
M entors and Protégés (M AP) is a group o f gay
women's support group. (Cnsis. 541-4856513. Business
541-4858232 Lesbian Alliance: 541-302-2417.) (5 /02)
men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in
C orvallis. (S end a self-addressed, stam ped envelope to
PO B ox 231. Foster. OR 97 345.) (5 /0 2 )
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy.
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who
(7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church.
are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual
600 State S t. Salem. Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates.
orientation is a nonissue (541 -342-5582.) (5 /0 2 )
OR 97346. 503-393-9668 or 503-8972524 ) (5/02)
Metro: Arts & Music
Triangle Alliance s W estern Oregon U niversity's gay,
Help create a
lesbian, bi and trans issue club. It strives to prom ote toler
C om m unity P roject fo r the date o f the next planning
ance and acceptance toward sexual minonties and helps
m eeting (503-223-0071 o r 503-285-4339.) ( 5 /0 2 )
provide social activities and support fo r students. (W estern
Oregon U niversity. W erner U niversity Center. Monmouth.
Portland Lesbian C hoir w elcom es supportive mem
Lesbian A rt G uild C all the Lesbian
bers and volunteers (5 0 3 -2 4 1 -8 9 9 4 ) (5 /0 2 )
Portland Gay Men's C horus is open to singers,
support m em bers and volunteers. (503-226-2588
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter
W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse. (7 -9 pm . 201 SE
Team Portland Tennis Association welcom es
12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext. 2 3 3 .) ( 5 /0 2 )
women and men o f all skill levels to play at U niversity o f
Long Yang C lub Portland M etro C hapter a
Portland. (8am -noon Sunday A lex 50 3-282-7210.) (5 /0 2 )
social group fo r Asian gays and lesbians and the ir
Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games
fnends, m eets fo r events throughout the m etro area.
outside the rules, gathenng fo r events, lots o f laughter
(503-735-9425. lycpdx@ ados.com .) (5 /0 2 )
and more. For those on the w estside or those w illing to
P roject Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and o u t
com e over to the w estside (Grace 5 0 3643 -32 09.) (5 /0 2 )
d o or physical recreation opportunities fo r people living
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group fo r self-
identifying wom en w ho are into S /M . Play parties are
held on the second Saturday o f the m onth.
(5 0 3 -2 3 1 -3992. lululist@ hotm ail com .
w w w spiretech. com /~ aw ntie/lulu. h im ) (5 /0 2 )
Men's FilmTalk m eets regularly to discuss film s.
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals. M onthly
open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208. 503-6462802. www. teleport com /~nw ga.) (5 /02)
Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and the ir
adm irers N ew sletter, activitie s and m onthly social gath
erings (503-240-2813. www oregonbears o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
social club fo r gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly
potlucks and events. G uests are invited to attend tw o
events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152.
Real Connection s a social gathering fo r gay men
P ortland. OR 97293-3152 organ_info@ organ-pdx.org.
who are a rtis ts , w riters o r m usicians o r w ho pursue
Fnday. (C arl 503-28 4-2 97 1 . ) ( 5 /0 2 )
A ustralia (5 03-223-1100.) (5 /0 2 )
503-642-3360 o r 503-331-0415.) (5 /0 2 )
w w w pdxgm c o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
some creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second
largest pa rticip atory sporting and cultural festival in the
w orld, w hich w ill be held Nov. 2-9, 2002, in Sydney,
Young Men's C offee Talk happens every
socially. (5 03-701-8302.) ( 5 /0 2 )
gender identity. (541-242-2746 ) ( 5 /0 2 )
O ctober-Aphl. F irs t B a p tist Church. 125 SE C ow ls S t.,
M cM innville. D on 5 0 3 -4 3 4 6 2 6 6 .) (5 /0 2 )
m eets on the third S aturday o f the m onth. (4-7 pm .
M ount Hood Queer netw ork professionally and
tion. training, netw orking and advocacy to make schools
503-838-8000. tnanglealliance@ hotmail com .) (5 /02)
Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older
( m ensfilm talk@ hom e.com ) (5 /0 2 )
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides inform a
safe and fa ir fo r all. regardless o f sexual orientation or
planning meeting. 503-252-5397 katc@ wsior.com .) (5 /02)
Team Quest, the ath le tic and exercise program o f
w ith HIV and AID S. (503-493-0288 ) ( 5 /0 2 )
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors
group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events
including hiking, skiing, m ountain biking, camping and ra ft
ing. (503-452-5680. w w w adventuregroup.org.)(5/02)
BiNet Oregon, the state's bisexual and polyam ory com
munity-building outdoor group, organizes regular day
Southern Oregon Social
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host
to social events and groups. Call fo r schedule. (281 Fourth
S t.. Ashland. OR 97520. M ailing address. PO Box 927
Ashland. OR 97520. 541-4886990. lambdacntr@ aol com.
w w w .aekca.org.) (5 /02)
adventures, biannual weekend cam pouts and annual
N orthw est regional sum mer gatherings. (503680-7958
BiNetOR@ pomtflash.com. BiN etO r.pointflash.com .) (5 /02)
C ycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) m eets
tw ice m onthly fo r bicycle rides. A ll riding levels w elcom e.
(503 254-6971.) (5 /0 2 )
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r
wom en P articipants are responsible fo r providing the ir
Washington Social
Sexual M in o rity Services P roject D rop-In
C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver fo r social
con tact and resources. H ours w ill increase w ith com m u
nity involvem ent. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325.
e x t 332. w w w .gayvancouverw a.org.) (5 /0 2 )
own equipm ent and choosing outings appropnate fo r
th e ir skill and fitn e ss level. A ll skill levels w elcom e
(503-285-5765 a fte r 10 am .) (5 /0 2 )
Willamette Valley:
w w w .organ-pdx org ) (5 /0 2 )
K-9 C lub is a group o f kindred folks and th e ir dogs
Physical Recreation
Portland Bisexual A lliance holds social and p o liti
w ho m eet to hike and ta lk in Portland parks on the sec
ond Sunday o f each m onth (503-285-2986 ) (5 /0 2 )
The
OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of
fo r fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a
Rose C ity Gay Freedom.Band is a concert, m arch
cal events fo r bi and bi-fnendly people, organizes
Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar o f events.
support group fo r w om en battered by wom en. (A ri
ing and sw ing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and
G uest speakers and w orkshops are held 7 pm on the
w om yn and horses fo r equestrian a ctivitie s in the Pacific
5 0 3 -2 3 2 -7 8 0 5 )( 5 /0 2 )
supportive m usicians and friends. A ll levels o f ability
w elcom e. (PO Box 1082. P ortland. OR 97207.
firs t and th ird Fridays o f the m onth at Laughing H orse
N orthw est? Then join the
B ooks. 3652 SE D ivision S t. (503-775-9717.
pba@ biportland.org. w w w biportland o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
Group (D enise 5 0 3 6 5 4 -3 8 6 5 Lynn 503-777-2339.
dom estic and sexual violence ( O ffice . 503-722-2366
Portland Bisexual Women s a support and discussion
Lesbian Garden C lub is a group o f wom en who
C nsis Line 503-654-2288.) ( 5 /0 2 )
group fo r bi and questioning women Women o f any age.
race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to attend.
love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants,
seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good
The
(Discussion: 7-9 pm second Friday. Social: fourth week
tim e. Please call o r e-m ail fo r a copy o f the new sletter
once a w eek to play fo r fun and exercise. O pen to all
end. 503-283-6433. portlandbiwomen@ aol.com.) (5 /02)
and inform ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe
ages and skill levels, (kfranken8@ yahoo.com .)
Clackamas Women's Services o ffers shelter, sup
po rt and resource referral services fo r survivors o f
Family C enter Outreach O ffice a program o f
503-790-2170. www rcg fb .o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
Metro: General
V olunteers o f A m erica located in S outheast Portland,
Asian & P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
o ffe rs support groups and drop-in services to women
a nonprofit voice and com m unity fo r O regon Asian and
D o you have a horse? Looking to ge t tog ethe r w ith
Lesbian Equestrian
kelrav@ rdrop.com .) (5 /0 2 )
P acific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men.
Portland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. not fo r
(Sam antha 50 3-771-5503.) ( 5 /0 2 )
A ctivitie s include potlucks. recreational outings,
retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. A safe environ
p ro fit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com
O ut Dancing teaches dancing fo r sam e-sex couples
m unity fo r safe, sane and consensual alternative adult
sexualities in general and S /M /le a th e r/fe tis h in pa rticu
at A nkeny S tree t S tudio. C lasses fo r d iffe re n t dance
lar. (503-727-3148. w w w pdxleatheralliance o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
m onth. (503-236-5129.) (5 /0 2 )
a day. Interpretation services are available fo r women
w ho speak lim ited o r no English. (503-235-5333 o r
88 8-235-5333.) ( 5 /0 2 )
Bradley-Angle House sponsors a support group fo r
queer youth who have experienced em otional, physi
cal o r sexual abuse in an intim ate relationship. Free,
confidential and safe (An 5 0 3 -2 3 2 -7 8 0 5 )( 5 /0 2 )
ment to m eet and connect w ith oth er A sians and Pacific
Islanders. (PO Box 826. P ortland, OR 97207.
503-299-0120. aplg_pdx@ yahoocom .) (5 /0 2 )
styles s ta rt the firs t Friday and firs t Sunday o f each
3182. Portland. OR 97208. Brian 503-417-7991.) (5/02)
Gay but not happy? D epression? R elationship prob
COQSURE is a social group fo r people w ho w ere
Willamette Valley: Social
Confluence: The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA
Chorus rehearses 4-6:30 pm Sundays at Unitarian
The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch
m eets 11 am Sundays at the French H orn and 5-8 pm
and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and improve
Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232. 503-238-0780.) (5/02)
GLBT Tennis Group o f Eugene gets tog ethe r
bian, gay o r bi experience (C ary 50 3-363-6036
m ahonberrysalon@ aol.com .) (5 /0 2 )
Brother to Brother is a fam ily of Afncan Amencan gay
ings at 5:30 pm every third Monday of the month. (PO Box
5 4 1 -484-6259 o r Sadie 5 4 1 -485-3282 ) (5 /0 2 )
potlucks and discussion o f books touching on the les
and third Mondays. (7.30 pm. Red and Black Cafe.
lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities. (525 NE Oregon St..
m orning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and A gate. Hank
M arionberry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem fo r
1980. A ctivities include dances, potlucks, field tnps and a
polyamory interest group. M eetings are held on the first
ment in the quality of life w ithin our community. Board meet
F rontrunner and W alkers go ou t every S aturday
(541-754-4144 confluence@ aol.com ) (5 /0 2 )
inclusive social, support and education netw ork founded in
Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the
541-484-2147. kims@efn.org. wwwoutdoorgroup org.) (5/02)
U niversalist Congregation o f Salem. 5090 C enter S t. NE.
Bisexual Community Forum s an age- and gender-
Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury 503-285-4848.) (5 /02)
Metro: Mental Health
you can dream up. Occasional weekend camping. (Kim
503-909-2002. lgcoregon@ aol.com .) ( 5 /0 2 )
and children w ho are survivors o f dom estic violence
Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours
Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom
hunting, skiing, hot sponging and just about any other activity
on the second Fnday o f the m onth at the Fifth S tree t
M arket food co u rt in Eugene. A ll w om en w elcom e
(B onnie 541 -683-2793.) (5 /0 2 )
The
Lesbian Sewing and P roject Group a fun
social organization, m eets in C orvallis. (Joan
lem s7 Y ou're not alone. Join our support group fo r gay
bom o r raised fem ale but w ho d o n 't presently identify
men led by expenenced gay therapist W illiam Douglas,
as to ta lly fem ale (FTM , butch, boy, etc ). This includes
M .A . Peaceful, ru stic setting. Nom inal cost, sliding
scale. (503-292-1069 ltamdoug@ aol com .) (5 /0 2 )
people bom fem ale o r intersexed and w ho are unsure o f
The
th e ir gender or who are considenng changing identity,
talk, laugh and w ork on projects ranging from sew ing to
guys w ho are exploring p o ssib ilitie s fo r in n e r/o u te r gen
artw ork to photo album s. (541 -513-2754.) (5 /0 2 )
YWCA o f G reater Portland Counseling C enter
o ffe rs sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environm ent. It also o ffe rs a Lesbian S upport G roup on
W ednesday evenings, ( j 7 S W S econd A ve
503-294-7440 o r 503 2 9 4 -7 4 0 1. e x t 20 17.) (5 /0 2 )
54 1-928-5745.) (5 /0 2 )
der regardless o f how the w orld sees them , those who
Lesbian Social Group m eets in Eugene to eat.
Salem's Lesbian P otluck G roup m eets the sec
are no t transitioning but id e n tify always o r som etim es as
ond W ednesday o f each m onth at 6:3 0 pm . Location
guys, as w ell as guys w ho are transitioning o r have tra n
varies fo r th is casual, social gathering
sitioned. W e w elcom e significant others and members
(salem potluck@ hotm ail.com .) (0 5 /0 2 )
o f all sexual orientations in the Portland area.
(503-471-1515. coqsure@ onelist. com .) (5 /0 2 )
Friends a w eekly support and discussion group fo r
Metro: Recovery
Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and
social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery community.
Call fo r meeting times and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont
St. 503-2386091.) (5 /02)
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholes Anonymous meet
ings fo r gays and lesbians but is open to everyone.
Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (M etropolitan
Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway.) (5/02)
SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex addic
tion and to live sexually healthy lives. O rientation is
never an issue. (503-452-5961.) (5 /0 2 )
A frican Am encan gay and bi men. m eets from 5 to 7 pm
W ednesdays. (Brian 5 0 3 -2 8 7 -8 6 5 1 .)( 5 /0 2 )
Metro: Spirituality
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
group fo r lesbians 35 and older. They meet fo r a potluck on
Miracle Theatre invites you to the Spanish folk tragedy Yerma through March 9
the second Saturday o f each month. E-mail newsletter is
Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday
The
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Associa
Gay Men's D rawing Group m eets on the fourth
fo r potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather
tion meets 3:30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ins
concurrently (2941 N E A in sw orth S t. 503-284-8767.
life style and keep abreast o f leather happenings. No
welcome anytime. (4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address:
aucc@ teleport.com .) (5 /0 2 )
draw are w elcom e to call fo r m ore inform ation. (Phillip
dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs o r board, ju st
503-287-7447.) (5 /0 2 )
Anawim Com m unity o f gay men m eets w eekly fo r
leather socialization fo r the past 15 years.
PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002. 503-293-0438
bowtpdx@aolcom wwwpdxbowl.com .) (5/02)
Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to
(360-896-6665 furry@ aracnetcom .) (5 /0 2 )
W hether yo u 're a running novice o r a seasoned
50 3-281-0722.) (5 /0 2 )
providing an accepting social environm ent fo r chubby
Portland M etro Prime Timers is a social group fo r
m arathoner,
men and the men who like them that way.
m ature gay men and those who appreciate them , com
lesbian, bi and trans people o f all abilities and interests.
(503-239-7705. w w w .p o rtla n d fro n tn in n e rs .o rg )(5 /0 2 )
ing com m unity o f progressive, po litica l people exploring
Rose C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball
lesbian, gay, bi and stra ig ht, and our children are valued
P ortland Frontrunners w elcom e gay,
ing together fo r social, educational and cultural purpos
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising m oney
es. (P O B ox 5884. Portland. O R 97 228 503-788-1612
o r 360-254-1718 pdxpnm etim ers@ yahoo com
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program o ffers HIV and STD testing by appointm ent
fo r chanties w ithin the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com m u
w w w .geocities.com /pdxphm etim ers.) (5 /0 2 )
nity. (isrc@ aol.com . w w w ro secourt o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies
sion and a w om en's division and are affilia te d w ith the
M onday-Friday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in
Jewish Gay Men's G roup— call lo r m eeting tim e
o ffe rs educational and social program m ing and support
N orth Am erican Gay Am ateur A th le tic Alliance
and place. (503-246-5939 efraim levi@ aol.com .) (5 /0 2 )
and referral services fo r people o f all orientations.
(503-203-9160 w w w po rtland gaysoftball c o m ) (5 /0 2 )
basis A lso o ffers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent,
vaccinations and com m unity education fo r gay and bi men
(Sixth Floor. 426 S W S tark S t 503-248-3700.) (5 /0 2 )
Tackles issues pertinent to the queer com m unity on
Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group for
women who share an interest in D /S. age-play, clothing fetish
Washington: Health
Sexual M inority Services P roject offers individuai
peer counseling fo r victim s o f dom estic abuse, current or
past N o fee Services provided by expenenced dom estic
violence advocate (309 W 12th A ve . Vancouver
3 6 0 6 9 5 1325. ext 33 2 lexphyr42@ aol com ) (5 /0 2 )
w orship is at 10 am, and church school fo r children runs
S aturday o f the m onth; m odels and guys w ho like to
(503-241 -4535. www chubnet n e t/g e n tle g ia n ts ) (5 /0 2 )
Metro: Sexual
A insw orth United C hurch o f C h rist is a m ulti
racial, m ulticultural, open and affirm ing church. Sunday
free on request. (503-760-0816. flataps@ aol.com.) (5 /02)
cam pus and beyond Non-PSU students also w elcom e
to attend activitie s and m eetings (4-5 pm every
es or B /D /S /M . Potlucks and discussions are held on third
W ednesday 22 8 S m ith M em orial C enter
Saturdays. (POBox 14931. Portland. OR 97293.) (5/02)
503- 725-5681 queersandallies@ m ail pdx e d u ) (5 /0 2 )
Lesbian A ctivity Group fo r singles and couples
Rose C ity D iscussion C lub the largest open pan
m em bers. (1 0:30 am Sunday 621 N E 76th Ave.
5 0 3 -2 5 8 -0 9 9 2 ) (5 /0 2 )
Rosetown Ramblers. P ortland's gay and lesbian
Compassionate Heart Sangha a lesbian and gay
m editation group, m eets in the B uddhist Vipasana tra d i
Ski Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men, and supportive
Flanders S t. Jon 50 3 2 3 9 5 5 3 9 ) (5 /0 2 )
fnends, m eets approxim ately every o th e r w eekend
D ecem ber through M ay fo r dow nhill skiing tnps on
D ignity Portland m eets fo r M ass on Sundays
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) s
shops and new sletter. (503-972-1869
Swim Team fo r the gay and lesbian com m unity o ffers
rcd bdfe tepo ri.com . w w w te le p o rt.co m /~ rcd c.) (5 /0 2 )
coached w orkouts fo r all ski# levels at the M etropolitan
Willamette Valley Health
nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing,
gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets fo r socials and d is
an occasional 'le ctu re " and a monthly planning potluck. No
cussions o f top ics o f m utual interest. M eets second and
Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for
experience necessary (6 4 5 6 30 pm second Thursday
fou rth M ondays (7 3 0 pm M ay Septem ber. 7 pm
ship. (9 3 0 am Sunday 80 6 NE A lb erta St.
503-281 4 4 2 9 ) (5 /0 2 )
square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev
sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the N orthw est, is
Together W orks a confidential group fo r lesbians,
Com m unity o f St. Andrew invites all to join a
diverse C atholic faith com m unity fo r prayer and fe llo w
els (P O Box 5352. P ortland. OR 97228-5352
503-234-9944 w w w rd ro p .c o m /u s e rs /ra m b le rs ) (5 /0 2 )
open to all orientations, fetishes and life style s that are
aspects of the environment A ctivities include bird watching,
and celebrating the C hristian faith W e are m ulticultural,
in the Portland m etropolitan area. W e o ffe r an open d ivi
second Fnday 120 N W Third A ve B ecca
5 0 3 6 6 7 -9 4 1 2 o r Rhonda 503 49 2 94 22 ) (5 /0 2 )
a fun-loving group o f women who enjoy exploring aH
B ridgeport Com m unity C hurch (UCC) is a grow
league fo r the gay, lesbian and bi com m unity and fnends
holds m onthly planning m eetings at H obo's. (7 3 0 pm
safe, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings, w ork
C hristian m editation and prayer. (7 3 0 pm Thursday
tion. (7 3 0 -9 pm W ednesday Flanders House, 2926 NE
(503-262 6 9 4 7 ) (5 /0 2 )
M ount Hood, (w w w s kio u t o rg ) (5 /0 2 )
Learning C enter pool Im prove health and technique
w hile socializing ( 6 4 5 8 15 pm Thursday 2033 N W
G lisa n S t. 503 2 4 5 5 8 5 4 swimpdx@ yahoo com ) (5 /0 2 )
Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games V I, the
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist a wek
coming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's
religious education at 10:30 am. (1133N E 181st Ave.,
Gresham 5 0 3 6 6 5 2 6 2 8 eastrose@ teleport.com .) (5 /0 2 )
Estacada United Methodist Church
Reconciling Congregation . w here w e really mean